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  2. Appendix (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    The surgical removal of the appendix is called an appendectomy. This removal is normally performed as an emergency procedure when the patient is suffering from acute appendicitis. In the absence of surgical facilities, intravenous antibiotics are used to delay or avoid the onset of sepsis. In some cases, the appendicitis resolves completely ...

  3. Appendectomy - Wikipedia

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    An appendectomy (American English) or appendicectomy (British English) is a surgical operation in which the vermiform appendix (a portion of the intestine) is removed. . Appendectomy is normally performed as an urgent or emergency procedure to treat complicated acute appe

  4. Ileocecal fold - Wikipedia

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    The ileocecal fold (or ileocaecal fold) is an anatomical structure of the human abdomen formed by a layer of peritoneum between the ileum and cecum.The upper border of the ileocecal fold is fixed to the ileum opposite its mesenteric attachment, and the lower border passes over the ileocecal junction to join the mesentery of the appendix (and sometimes the appendix itself as well).

  5. Surgical extirpation - Wikipedia

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    Extirpation of the appendix, or appendectomy, is the standard treatment utilized in cases of acute appendicitis. [3] [4] Approximately 300,000 individuals in the United States have their appendix removed each year. [5]

  6. List of medical abbreviations: A - Wikipedia

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    anatomy and physiology: A/P: anatomy and physiology assessment and plan: APACHE II: Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II: APAP: paracetamol (aka acetaminophen) (from its chemical name, N-acetyl-para-aminophenol) automatic positive airway pressure: APC: atrial premature contraction antigen-presenting cell activated protein C argon ...

  7. Man sues hospital; claims wrong organ was removed ... - AOL

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    A man is suing a hospital and two surgeons for medical malpractice after he went to the emergency room for appendicitis and ended up having part of his colon removed.

  8. “General Hospital” Kills Off Fan-Favorite Character in ...

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    General Hospital just bid goodbye to a major character. During the Friday, Dec. 13 episode, fan-favorite Dex Heller, played by Evan Hofer, met his demise. Dex had been expected to make a full ...

  9. These 89 Appetizers Might Just Be The Best Part Of ... - AOL

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    Speaking of dip, feel free to go easy and put out some bread, veggies, and crackers with a simple homemade option, like our cranberry whipped feta dip, our caramelized onion dip, our muhammara, or ...